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Chief of Party, Liberia Accountability and Voice Initiative (LAVI), Liberia

Chief of Party, Liberia Accountability and Voice Initiative (LAVI), Liberia
Location: Liberia
Description
Chief of Party, Liberia Accountability and Voice Initiative (LAVI), Liberia
Proposal Summary:
The purpose of this pending five-year, $16.5 million Liberia Accountability and Voice Initiative (LAVI) project is to strengthen multi-stakeholder partnerships to advocate for and monitor policy and accountability reforms. It contributes to the overall goal of USAID/Liberia's civil society and media interventions, which is to increase the influence of citizens and media in the governance of public goods and services, and to more effective, accountable, and inclusive governance.
***This project will commence after the Ebola crisis has been resolved***
Position Summary:
The Chief of Party (COP) will be the primary liaison with USAID/Liberia on technical matters and shall adjust programs and operations in response to USAID/Liberia technical direction. The COP shall be responsible for responding to the designated COR and USAID/Liberia's Contracting Officer. The COP shall also be responsible for ensuring quality control and the overall responsiveness of technical assistance provided under the award. The COP primary responsibilities are aimed at providing overall leadership management and general technical direction of the entire program, ensuring an integrated vision among different components and actors, and a focus on achieving the results defined in the award. This individual will be expected to identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner, and suggest appropriate program adjustments.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • S/he must have an advanced degree (master's or higher) in social sciences, international development, management, or a related field.
  • S/he must have a minimum of 10 years professional experience in development at a senior program management level, including direct supervision of professional and support staff.
  • At least 5 years developing country work experience preferred.
  • S/he must have previous work experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, with long term work experience preferred.
  • S/he must have demonstrated experience in working effectively with local civil society organizations, and capabilities in public sector reform and convening multi-stakeholder processes.
  • S/he must have proven exceptional leadership in the design, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of similar-sized donor-supported programs, with skills in high level strategic visioning and leadership, and preferably must have experience in managing complex activities involving coordination with multiple partner institutions.
  • S/he must have strong communication skills, including interpersonal and in written and oral English.
  • S/he must have the proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

The recruiting organization (Management Systems International (MSI)) has not specified a closing date for this vacancy. While we regularly check to ensure that this vacancy remains open, please visit the recruiting organization's website for its current status.